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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.84, 440.66 and 139.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.84, 440.66 and 139.51 is: 209.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.84 : 440.66 = 139.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.84/440.66 = 139.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.84x = 440.66 × 139.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.84x = 61,474.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,474.11/293.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.21

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